Prior to arriving, I thought Malaga to be a small, dingy town. My arrival at the train station sort of reinforced that belief. However, the city really improves as you move towards the city center and that's where this hotel is located.
Upon check-in, I was thankfully upgraded to a suite. This room was very spacious and the nicest of four rooms I booked for this trip. The hotel is just around the corner from the central plaza. At the plaza are a number of shops, restaurants, and bars.
The room had very nice, high quality amenities and fixtures. The room was very clean and very stylish. I really felt comfortable in the room and could have been happy in not leaving it. As my impression of Malaga seemed to be improving by the minute, I made a mental note to stay at this same hotel when I return to Malaga at some point in the future but hopefully during the summer months.
The staff was very friendly. The receptionist (Younes) offered up tourist information without me having to ask and provided a map. I inadvertently walked out of the bar without paying. When I returned later to pay my bill, the bartender (Carolina) seemed okay about my oversight. The cleaning crew working on my floor all seemed to have a smile and a friendly greeting for me. The place has a very relaxed atmosphere which suits my style of travel.

The Molina Lario had everything you could wish for and its location was perfect: close to the sea and the cathedral, and bars, restaurants, pretty squares, narrow streets and the Picasso museum were all a short walk away. The relaxing roof terrace and pool area is a great place to unwind with a book, and the breakfasts were extremely varied and well-presented. We will definitely book into the Molina Lario next time we visit Malaga!

March 2015 - Had a fantastic stay at this hotel for a hen do. Overall this hotel was perfect however one small criticism would be that some of the staff were quite rude especially in the main bar area, however we did not let this ruin our experience! The spa facilities were fantastic, the rooms spacious and clean and the breakfast was amazing with a wide range of food/drinks available. It was located near the main puerto banus night life however I wouldn't attempt the walk in heels and a taxi is only 5 euros.

We stayed here for a few days as we were visiting friends and the location was right. Pleasant easy walk along to Puerto Banus - you do need a car though and although hotel parking is 15 euros there is on road parking nearby (may get busy in summer months). Breakfast buffet is good, dinner is rather pricey but very enjoyable with attentive staff and next time we may pay for half board. No tea/coffee facilities provided but we had Junior suite with kitchenette so could make our own. A couple of English language TV stations (old movies) and BBC news. Room was dark but would be cool in summer - next time will get room overlooking pool. Spacious pool area, lots of sunbeds though a bit too chilly in March to take advantage. As it was off season, some of the bars/restaurants in the hotel were closed so not much choice but to eat in restaurant. Could walk into Puerto Banus though.

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